The sports and entertainment worlds have united in congratulating European Championship winning footballer Jill Scott on being crowned the new Queen of the Jungle after winning this year's edition of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! The former Lioness, 35, beat former health secretary Matt Hancock and Hollyoaks star Owen Warner on Sunday in a result that many dubbed as a "no brainers".
Record England rugby appearance holder Rocky Clark tweeted: "Couldn't (have) been a better choice," before adding: "The peoples choice." Highest-capped England footballer Fara Williams concurred, posting: “Never in doubt. Queen of the jungle so proud of you @JillScottJS8 you absolutely smashed it. Glad the nation got to see the amazing person you are.”
Several other footballers, including Carly Telford, Sue Smith and Fern Whelan expressed their happiness at Scott's triumph. “SO PROUD OF YOU!” said Whelan. “Completely deserved, was herself the whole way through!” she continued in a later tweet. “Even the dance moves haven’t changed in 15 years.”
Scott's former clubs Everton and Manchester City concurred, as well as the Lionesses Twitter account.
Broadcaster Dan Walker said Scott was a "worthy winner", adding: “Always thinking of others. Her nan will be so proud.”
Actor and reigning I’m A Celebrity! champion Danny Miller said he was delighted to pass on the throne to Scott. He posted: “Deserved winner @JillScottJS8! A pleasure to hand over the crown to you! Enjoy it!” Miller’s fellow 2021 participant, parasport athlete Kadeena Cox, said Scott’s win restored her faith in the British public, adding: “Thank the lord Matt Hancock didn’t win.”
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